Ann O'Brien
Fall Schedule Feedback Request
We're looking into expanding our schedule and would love your input! If you're a current dojo member or are interested in Aikido classes,...
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Ann O'Brien
Jul 151 min read
Ganbatte, or Good Luck?
We’ve had a series of tests lately in our Aikido program, with more to come. And at these occasions, in the U.S. we tend to say, “Good...
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Ann O'Brien
Jun 94 min read
3 Stages of Ukemi (Receiving + Responding)
Ukemi, the art of receiving + responding in Aikido, has 3 stages: safety, learning + teaching. Here are some tips for mastering each stage.
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Ann O'Brien
Apr 192 min read
Aikido, Depth and Happiness
I took Aikido briefly in college, and then again in grad school, which led me to train 4 years at the renowned Boulder Aikikai. As a...
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Ann O'Brien
Mar 292 min read
What Do Kids' Colored Belts Mean?
I love seeing the pride in kids when they earn a new belt. It is something we don’t typically see in this world of instant gratification....
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Ann O'Brien
Feb 92 min read
What Martial Arts Taught Me about Feminine Energy
Ann O'Brien, an intuitive teacher and martial artist, sheds light on the connection between feminine energy and the practice of Aikido.
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